Beginning September 1, 2008, ETS will administer new versions of the following Praxis tests: Family and Consumer Sciences, Marketing Education and School Psychologist. The new tests cover the same content as the previous tests. However, scores are reported on a different scale, so requirements will vary from the previous versions. All scores for discontinued tests are reportable for 10 years. Consult the table below for specific score requirement.
Tennessee requires a social security number (SSN) in order to process teacher certification paperwork. ETS does not require your SSN for its own purposes, but will submit it to Tennessee with your test results. Failure to provide your SSN could delay processing of your certification application.
Measures knowledge of specific K-12 subjects, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.
How to Qualify for Teacher Licensure
The candidate must complete an approved teacher preparation program and satisfy Tennessee's licensure test requirements unless exemption from testing requirements have been met. The required tests are the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST®) the first component of The Praxis Series. These tests are available in paper-based or computer-based formats.
Licensure will require satisfactory completion of the Praxis II: Subject Assessments, the second component of The Praxis Series. Required tests include the Principles of Learning and Teaching and Subject Assessment tests. See below for a complete listing of required tests.
Who Must Take the Tests
For initial licensure all teacher candidates must complete the Praxis I: PPST (in either format) and Praxis II: Subject Assessments (the Principles of Learning and Teaching and an appropriate Subject Assessment test).
Candidates pursuing alternate routes for licensure must satisfy the same testing requirements as candidates in the traditional program.
Exemption from testing is available if a candidate held a full teaching license prior to July 1, 1984, or holds a valid license from a reciprocal state where requirements have been met.
The links below are resource sites to prepare for the PRAXIS.
Tennessee: Praxis Test Requirements
http://www.ets.org/portal/site/ets/menuitem.c988ba0e5dd572bada20bc47c3921509/?vgnextoid=3f6baf5e44df4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRD&vgnextchannel=d378197a484f4010VgnVCM10000022f95190RCRDImportant News
Praxis I® and Praxis II® Details
Please select one of the following://Praxis I//®:Pre-Professional SkillsTest (PPST)
Measures basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics.
//Praxis II//®:Subject Tests
Measures knowledge of specific K-12 subjects, as well as general and subject-specific teaching skills and knowledge.
How to Qualify for Teacher Licensure
The candidate must complete an approved teacher preparation program and satisfy Tennessee's licensure test requirements unless exemption from testing requirements have been met. The required tests are the Praxis I: Pre-Professional Skills Test (PPST®) the first component of The Praxis Series. These tests are available in paper-based or computer-based formats.Licensure will require satisfactory completion of the Praxis II: Subject Assessments, the second component of The Praxis Series. Required tests include the Principles of Learning and Teaching and Subject Assessment tests. See below for a complete listing of required tests.
Who Must Take the Tests
For initial licensure all teacher candidates must complete the Praxis I: PPST (in either format) and Praxis II: Subject Assessments (the Principles of Learning and Teaching and an appropriate Subject Assessment test).Candidates pursuing alternate routes for licensure must satisfy the same testing requirements as candidates in the traditional program.
Exemption from testing is available if a candidate held a full teaching license prior to July 1, 1984, or holds a valid license from a reciprocal state where requirements have been met.
The links below are resource sites to prepare for the PRAXIS.
http://www.cheyney.edu/pages/?p=158 This site provides important terms that must be memorized! http://www.state.tn.us/education/ci/doc/academic_vocab.pdf This is a link to the state academic vocabulary/content; teachers must know these terms in order to pass the content portion of the tests.